File No. 333-179641
Grant Park Fund December 2012 Update
January 24, 2013
Supplement dated January 24, 2013 to Prospectus dated April 30, 2012
Class | December ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | 0.5% | -6.1% | $34.3M | $1,216.37 |
B | 0.5% | -6.7% | $330.3M | $1,024.97 |
Legacy 1 | 0.7% | -4.0% | $4.7M | $876.10 |
Legacy 2 | 0.7% | -4.3% | $11.9M | $864.60 |
Global 1 | 0.8% | -3.3% | $11.7M | $845.52 |
Global 2 | 0.7% | -3.5% | $25.0M | $835.49 |
Global 3 | 0.6% | -5.2% | $218.8M | $779.90 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES |
Investor Update
In February, all taxable investors will be sent their Schedule K-1s (Form 1065) for the 2012 tax year. This document contains a reconciliation of your Grant Park capital account and a summary of your portion of Grant Park’s taxable items necessary to prepare your federal income tax return.
Fund Changes
Effective February 1, 2013, Quantica Capital AG will trade on behalf of all classes of units of the Fund. For additional information, a supplement to the prospectus dated January 1, 2013 has been filed and a copy is available on our website at: http://grantparkfunds.com/files/2013%20Performance/January%202013/GPF%20Prospectus%20Supplement%202013.01.01.pdf
Sector Commentary
Currencies: The Japanese yen came under heavy pressure after it was announced the Bank of Japan plans to pursue an aggressive monetary expansion policy in hopes of stimulating economic growth. The euro ended a volatile year on a positive note as the currency strengthened due to reports showing strong German consumer confidence and news of an improved Greek economic outlook.
Energy: Natural gas markets fell sharply during the month because of abnormally warm temperatures across the U.S. and a historic increase in domestic supplies. Crude oil markets ended the month up as bullish Chinese manufacturing data and depressed U.S. inventories supported prices. Crude prices fluctuated throughout the month reacting to reports regarding the prospects of a Fiscal Cliff deal, which varied week to week.
Equities: A materially weaker yen and optimism for increased exports in Japan pushed the Nikkei 225 up 10% in December. European equities markets ended the month higher as German consumers gained confidence and the outlooks regarding the economies of Greece and China improved.
Fixed Income: Weak demand for Italian bonds helped push the German Bund up 2% in December as investors sought safe-haven assets in the Eurozone. In the U.S., better-than-expected weekly jobless estimates prompted a rise in investor risk appetite, putting pressure on U.S. Treasury prices.
Grains/Foods: Corn prices fell due to data showing higher-than-expected yields and weak export sales. Cocoa prices fell sharply throughout the month reacting to bullish supply data from West Africa. Large commodity investors liquidated cocoa positions towards month-end to rebalance their portfolios, which added to the downward pressure on prices.
Metals: Forecasts predicting accelerated economic growth in China helped copper prices recover from mid-month lows to finish higher. Gold and silver prices fell -2% and -9%, respectively, due to decreased demand for safe-haven assets and year-end investor liquidations.
Sincerely,
David Kavanagh
President
Daily fund performance and weekly commentaries are available on our website at www.grantparkfunds.com.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS
FUTURES TRADING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS
THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY SECURITY FOR SALE NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION OFFERING BY PROSPECTUS ONLY.